Azerbaijan · Archaeology

5-Hour Gobustan and Mud Volcanoes Tour from Baku with Museum Visit

5 Hours Round trip from Gobustan Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the Gobustan Historical-Artistic Preserve, one of the earliest centres of human civilization
02 See ancient cave and rock images dating from the Upper Paleolithic to the Middle Ages
03 Visit the interactive Gobustan State Historical-Artistic Museum with multimedia exhibits and 3D videos
04 Marvel at the Mud Volcanoes of Baku, linked to Azerbaijan's rich oilfields

Embark on a 5-hour journey from Baku to explore the Gobustan Historical-Artistic Preserve, one of the earliest centres of human civilization. See ancient cave and rock images dating from the Upper Paleolithic to the Middle Ages, then visit the Gobustan State Historical-Artistic Museum with its interactive displays, touch screens, multimedia programs, educational games, and 3D videos. Continue to the Mud Volcanoes of Baku, remarkable geological phenomena associated with Azerbaijan's rich oilfields.

This fun museum is equipped with innovative technology, touch screens with special multimedia programs, educational and entertaining games, interactive displays, 3D videos, and more.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Baku, Gobustan National Park

Languages English, German, Russian, Turkish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Gobustan Preserve, Museum and Mud Volcanoes

Meet your tour guide at a pre-decided location and begin your journey.
Explore the Gobustan Historical-Artistic Preserve, considered one of the first centres of human civilization. Gobustan is located barely a 1-hour drive from Baku. Observe ancient images on cave walls and rocks, ranging from the Upper Paleolithic to the Middle Ages.
Visit the Gobustan State Historical-Artistic Museum. This fun museum is equipped with innovative technology, touch screens with special multimedia programs, educational and entertaining games, interactive displays, 3D videos, and more.
See the Mud Volcanoes of Baku. Azerbaijan has the most mud volcanoes of any country, spread broadly across the country, and these interesting geological phenomena are associated with rich oilfields.